Leadership

Robert Mrazek is an American author, filmmaker, and former Congressman who wrote the Amerisian Homesteading Act, the National Film Preservation Act, and the Manassas Battlefield Protection Act. ...

Oren Teicher has been actively engaged in the independent bookstore community for more than 35 years. He served as the CEO of the American Booksellers Association for ten years until his retirement at the end of 2019. While...

Steve Israel served in the U.S. Congress between 2001-2017. He left Washington to pursue new passions. In 2021 he opened a small independent bookshop. He has published two critically acclaimed satires of...

James Bock is a highly gifted editor having applied his creative skill and expertise at top-tier literary agencies including Crooked Lane Books, Alcove Press and His Unique talent results from years of diverse editorial...

Mariana Tosca is a producer, actor, fine art portrait photographer, and social activist. Her film and television credits include CHRISTMAS IN THE CLOUDS, SUPERSTORE, MASTERS OF SEX...

Diane Kane is an award-winning author of books published in multiple languages. She is experienced in manuscript development, proofreading, and interior formatting. She has served as advisor and facilitator to ...

Christopher Johnson is a writer-producer-director with 33 years of experience in motion picture and television production. His credits include 20th Century Fox's THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS, National Geographic's...

Linda Kane has executive experience in manufacturing and operations, having held positions of President and Executive Vice President with manufacturers serving retail fashion, hospitality, health care, higher...

Thomas Hurd is an experienced business development executive specializing in identifying growth opportunities for established manufacturers, start-up ventures and distributors. He has served in senior positions...